Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Infusion Balancing Essence Lotion with Amino Acid and Waterlily
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingUrea, Aspartic acid + 22 moreStrong evidence
“Boosted with Amino Acid 15 Complex and hydration powerhouse Waterlily Flower Extract to help amplify moisturization within skin's surface.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
alanine, arginine.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: arginine, caprylyl glycol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“Restore and balance skin in one simple step.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Threonine, Aspartic acid + 2 moreModerate evidence
This product contains aspartic acid, lysine, serine, threonine. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Pentylene glycol~5.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPolysorbate 20~3.7–4.5%
Nymphaea alba flower extract~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTrehalose~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseDipotassium glycyrrhizate~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateCaffeine~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeinePhenylalanine~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Proline~0.9–1.15%
Glutamic acid~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Glutamic acidAspartic acid~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
More about Aspartic acidArginine~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineLysine~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about LysineSerine~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerineAlanine~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
More about AlanineThreonine~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about ThreonineHistidine~0.4–0.6%
Isoleucine~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function
More about IsoleucineTyrosine~0.3–0.55%
Leucine~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Valine~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycine~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineNymphaea alba root extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant root extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Nymphaea alba root extractBerberis vulgaris root extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polygala senega root extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hypnea musciformis extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hypnea musciformis extractSucrose~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseSodium pca~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaUrea~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaGlycerin~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCaprylyl glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolButylene glycol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolJojoba wax peg-120 esters~0.3–0.5%
Citric acid~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDipropylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolHexylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolSodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Triacetin~0.25–0.45%
Sodium palmitoyl proline~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ppg-5-ceteth-20~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A solvent with some emollient properties
More about Ppg-5-ceteth-20Chlorphenesin~0.15–0.3%
Polyquaternium-51~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin
More about Polyquaternium-51Parfum~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium citrate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateDisodium edta~0.1–0.2%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.15%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Pentylene glycol, Polysorbate 20, Nymphaea alba flower extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Trehalose, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Caffeine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Glutamic acid, Aspartic acid, Arginine, Lysine, Serine, Alanine, Threonine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Tyrosine, Leucine, Valine, Glycine, Nymphaea alba root extract, Berberis vulgaris root extract, Polygala senega root extract, Hypnea musciformis extract, Sucrose, Sodium pca, Urea, Glycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Butylene glycol, Jojoba wax peg-120 esters, Citric acid, Dipropylene glycol, Hexylene glycol, Sodium hydroxide, Triacetin, Sodium palmitoyl proline, Ppg-5-ceteth-20, Chlorphenesin, Polyquaternium-51, Parfum, Sodium citrate, Disodium edta, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Estée LauderPerfectly Clean Infusion Balancing Essence Lotion with Amino Acid and WaterlilyYOUR PRODUCT | Nu FormulaPro White Essence Lotion | EucerinUreaRepair Plus 10% Urea Lotion | The OrdinaryNatural Moisturizing Factors + HA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 58% | 57% |
| Price | $39.10 | — | $15.01−$24.09 | $6.22−$32.88 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 15 of 19 | 8 of 19 | 13 of 19 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Lactic Acid | Linoleic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Estée Lauder - Perfectly Clean Infusion Balancing Essence Lotion with Amino Acid and Waterlily" is effective for: Moisturizing
This moisturizer could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate in this product (1.50% - 1.90%) can also further help improve the skin barrier. It might be able to calm down inflammation and reduce sensitivity. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate is an active compound from the licorice root.
Price
The product retails for 42.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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